Will the iPhone be equipped with Huawei's 5G modems? The Chinese group would in any case be open to the idea, while Apple seeks a trusted provider and the other solutions (Samsung, Qualcomm, Intel, MediaTek) seem complicated.
Huawei would be "open" to selling its 5G Balong 5000 modems to Apple reports Engadget, citing a source "aware of the situation." The Chinese group, however, has always been reluctant to offer chips to other manufacturers. The media says it has no information on the possible state of negotiations between the two groups.
Apple can not find an iPhone 5G for its iPhone
We told you a few days ago that there may not be an iPhone 5G before 2021, the Cupertino company failing to find modems suppliers. The American group must solve this complex problem if it does not want to miss the mark of the 5G. But the solutions are missing.
Apple can not rely on Qualcomm with whom it is in open conflict and on trial in many countries for a patent infringement case. The Apple brand prefers to avoid MediaTek and Intel that would not be able to meet its quality standards. And for its part, Samsung refuses to provide its 5G modems to Apple. The South Korean founder would have been approached in this sense, but would have meant to his rival that he does not feel able to produce in quality and quantity sufficient to equip both his smartphone Galaxy and iPhone.
If Huawei could be interested in providing Apple, not sure that Tim Cook's firm is delighted with this idea, despite the lack of alternatives. First of all, Huawei is not necessarily famous for offering the best chips on the market, even if the components remain quite honorable. Also, Huawei is in the sights of the United States and Apple may fear to get the wrath of the US authorities if it is on this choice. A big puzzle that may be very difficult to solve.
